Nakamura In the Lead, Carlsen Sings a Song

The Paris edition of the Grand Chess Tour 2016 opened in Paris on Thursday, a day and half before France defeated 10-man Romania in the Parisian suburb of St. Denis. In fact, some people were lucky enough to take part in both, including Magnus Carlsen, who after the second rapid chess day made it to Stade de France. He was clearly thrilled at the host country’s victory following Payet’s last-gasp wonder strike and earlier assist to give his country the lead.

High on emotion the world champion sang a song about Payet being ‘better than Zidane’.

The Norwegian was also happy with his rapid play over two days, stating that both his play and his results were good.

Despite which Nakamura is in the lead.

The American was the only undefeated player after nine rapid games. Carlsen had at this point repeated his experience from Stavanger – his only loss came after his time ran out in the first round.

Nevertheless, the table here is temporary, prior to Saturday’s and Sunday’s double-round blitz games to be played in the traditional +1 =0.5 -0 system, with the points to be added to those from the rapid games. See below the rapid games with Carlsen and Nakamura.

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